"It literally blew the bugs away," Byrne said. "It reduced the number of mosquito landings, at least for people sitting closest to the fan, by about half."

Which means there is another tool in the arsenal in the war against mosquitoes.

Consumer Reports says another good way to reduce the number of bites is to rid your yard of water-filled containers, which are often where mosquitoes breed. Also, clear away ivy and decaying leaves, where they hide.